Additional Name(s): Artur Vladislavovich Putintsev, Путинцев Артур Владиславович

Gender: Male

Current Location: Detention Center No. 1, Orel

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 6 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: December/9/2020

Date of Sentencing: October/13/2023

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Artur Putintsev

Extra Bio Info:

Artur Putintsev is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On December 9, 2020, authorities in Oryol detained Putintsev following searches of the homes of several Jehovah's Witnesses.

In October 2021, Putintsev was charged with “organizing the activities of a public or religious association or other organization in respect of which a court has adopted a final decision to liquidate or ban activities in connection with extremist activities” (Art. 282.2-1 RCC).

On October 13, 2023, the Sovetskiy District Court sentenced Putintsev to six years in prison.

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